Legal Analyst - 12 Month FTC
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: Legal
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Professional
Industry: Financial Services
Function: Legal

Company profile:
MarketInvoice is one of the most high-profile London based fin-tech companies. The Company is Europe’s leading P2P invoice finance platform that allows SMEs to quickly and flexibly sell their invoices, releasing critical working capital in the process.Our mission at MarketInvoice is to modernise the way in which SMEs finance their working capital and fund their growth. We are seeking to bring much-needed innovation to the banking industry in much the same way that online retailers disrupted the high street.You will be joining a diverse, multi-talented, fast-growing team that is passionate about using technology to help businesses access funding and change the world of business finance.

Job description:
DescriptionOur mission at MarketInvoice is to modernise the way by which businesses finance their working capital and fund their growth. We are seeking to bring much-needed innovation to the banking industry in much the same way that online retailers disrupted the high street.We offer a new kind of working capital finance, built for savvy growing businesses. Our online platform gives clients access to funds in outstanding individual invoices, otherwise tied up for between 30 to 120 days. MarketInvoice is entirely different to traditional factoring. Businesses can sign up online, sell an invoice and draw down funds on the same day. There are no contracts, hidden fees or personal guarantees.We launched in 2011 and already we’ve helped hundreds of growing companies overcome their fluctuating cashflow. Over £200m has been funded since we started. Our clients typically use the finance we help them to raise to launch new products, hire more staff or expand internationally.A global pool of sophisticated investors fund the invoices on the platform, and as of August 2013 the UK government began buying invoices as part of the British Business Bank initiative. We’ve had lots of praise in the press, both in the UK and internationally, and we’re winning some big awards, including a 2014 Santander ‘Breakthrough 50’ award.Based in central London, you will be joining a young, multi-talented fast-growing team passionate about using technology to help businesses access funding, and changing the world of bank finance.The RoleMarketInvoice is seeking a bright, dynamic and entrepreneurial individual to join the Legal Department as a Legal Analyst. In this role, you will gain exposure to all aspects of MarketInvoice’s work. In particular, you will be responsible for identifying, analysing and responding to both current and evolving legal issues that affect the business. You will utilise your considerable academic and practical background in law to undertake a range of workThis is a unique and very fulfilling role for the right candidate, offering significant exposure to a breadth of areas and unparalleled insight into the workings of a small fast-paced company.  You will also be working in a fun, dynamic environment that has innovation at its core. 

Requirements:
Duties and ResponsibilitiesReviewing contractual terms and advising on legal risksDrafting deeds, contracts and other legal documentationResearching and advising on ad hoc legal issuesManaging collections cases and developing the company’s collections proceduresLiaising with and instructing legal professionalsReviewing and refining existing processes and policiesProviding ad hoc administrative support to the businessSkills / QualificationsLPC completed and/or qualified solicitorPrevious professional experience in the legal sectorGood grounding in commercial law essentialKnowledge of insolvency law and practice and/or litigation an advantageKnowledge and experience of employment law an advantageStrong communication skills, both written and oralGood team player but confident working independently

Benefits:
Competitive salaryPrivate HealthcareHalf price gym membership25 days holidayThe opportunity to progress your career at one of London's hottest FinTech startupsStart Date - as soon as possible.